Notice of Intent to Increase Contract Ceiling

15 September 2014: The redacted J&A is posted, as approved. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a notice of intent to Extend and increase the contract ceiling on a sole source basis to Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC). The 55th Contracting Squadron, Offutt AFB, NE, intends to increase the Not To Exceed amount of Contract FA4600-04-C-0010 from $700,000,000 to $785,000,000. The ceiling increase will permit the continuation of services to sustain USSTRATCOM systems and to complete system upgrades to achieve the architecture goal of supporting warfighter net-centric operations. The current contract ends 30 Sep 14, therefore; the increase in ceiling will also provide for an extension of the contract performance period. The Government anticipates requiring a twelve month extension period from 1 Oct 14 through 30 Sep 15 and, if needed, two optional 6 month option periods (1 Oct 15 through 31 Mar 16) and (1 Apr 16 through 30 Sep 16). This contract is a non-commercial Information Technology contract that was awarded via full and open competition for operational, maintenance, logistical, systems engineering, integration and configuration management with reference to the information technology infrastructure to support USSTRATCOM's mission in providing operational space support, integrated missile defense, global C4ISR and specialized planning expertise to the joint warfighter. The infrastructure encompasses four separate Local Area Networks, including Unclassified, Secret, Top Secret, and Top Secret Extremely Sensitive Information networks serving approximately 5000+ users on both fixed and mobile platforms. The IT infrastructure provides support for both office automation capabilities and mission applications, as well as stand-alone systems that support unique mission requirements, video teleconferencing, and mobile devices such as remote access laptops and personal digital assistants. systems engineering, management, and sustainment services for USSTRATCOM. This notice is for informational purposes only, Numbered Note 22 applies. This is neither a request for proposal nor solicitation of offers. A determination by the government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received by close of business 25 Nov 2013 will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. Note 22. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.